Friday September 16 2011
This year, our Farmer John helped us bring to fruition an award-winning Home Team garden – literally! I may be biased towards the spectacular tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, basil, Swiss chard, garlic, broad beans, snap and snow peas, broccoli, cauliflower and corn we grew for the Home Team. However, we thought the fruits of our labour were so glorious that we entered them into the local Saanich Fair, held every Labour Day long weekend. And we won! Read more
Thursday April 21 2011
En papillote, French for ‘in parchment,’ is a method of baking ingredients in a paper pouch. The pouch seals in moisture to steam foods to perfection. One of my favourite meals to make en papillote is Spa-style Salmon. Read more
Friday April 1 2011
Now that we celebrate Earth Month throughout April (not just Earth Day on April 22), we’re all beginning to understand the importance of being earth-friendly in our everyday practices. I try to do my part in my own home and, as President and Founder of Epicure, I’ve had the unique opportunity to help other Canadians do the same. An enormous amount of time, research, care and passion went into developing Epicure’s line of all-natural Home and Body Care™ products that are gentle on you, your home, your family, and on Mother Earth. Read more
Wednesday February 16 2011
The pressing need to lower our carbon “foodprint” and boost the health benefits of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables has many thinking of going meatless at more meals. Along with Meatless Mondays, a vegan diet is gaining popularity – so much that Oprah and 378 of her staff took a “Vegan Challenge,” going animal product-free for a full week. Read more
What I Know Now About Success
Featuring a letter by Epicure’s founder Sylvie Rochette.
